5/22/2026 8:48:13 AM The Employment Tribunal system is creaking - does it need a radical overhaul? By Adam McRae-Taylor The most recent data shows that there is now a backlog of almost 72,000 claims before the Employment Tribunal - this is up almost 26,000...
5/21/2026 10:09:55 AM European Commission issues guidelines on what it considers high-risk uses of AI By Lucas Atkin The European Commission has published guidelines on its classification of what AI systems and use cases it considers to be high-risk. ...
5/1/2026 3:40:51 PM Major legislative update: the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is now law By Amy Berry After a period of parliamentary ping-pong, the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. This...
3/25/2026 2:05:43 PM Advisory Board members announced ahead of Fair Work Agency's April launch By Amy Berry The Government has announced the appointment of the nine members of the first Fair Work Agency Advisory Board. The Fair Work Agency will...
3/17/2026 12:57:34 PM Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans By Amy Berry From April 2026, employers with 250 or more employees will have the option to produce and publish a voluntary action plan alongside their...
3/6/2026 1:34:42 PM The latest NFER report shines a spotlight on the support staff workforce across England's schools. What does this mean for HR leaders in education? By Baljinder Nizzer The latest NFER report shines a spotlight on the support staff workforce across England’s schools. The key takeaways: Support staff now...
3/4/2026 10:42:44 AM Employment Rights Act 2025: consultation launched on protection from detriments for taking industrial action By Amy Berry Currently the law provides various protections in relation to trade union membership and activities, including a prohibition on employers...
3/4/2026 9:51:53 AM Employment Rights Act 2025: consultation launched on threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations By Amy Berry The Government has launched a consultation to determine the new organisation-wide thresholds that will trigger collective redundancy. The...
2/10/2026 3:05:27 PM National Apprenticeship Week: how are we attracting and developing people? By Baljinder Nizzer In a world where skills gaps are widening and competition for talent remains high, apprenticeships provide a powerful alternative to...
2/5/2026 11:17:47 AM The limits of heroism at work: tribunal upholds bus driver sacking By Oliver Daly In June 2024, bus driver Mark Hehir chased down a thief who had snatched a passenger’s necklace, retrieved the item, and later struck the...
2/5/2026 10:17:34 AM Charity leaders’ 2026 to‑do list: what HR and leadership teams must prioritise now By Lisa Basch The Charity Times analysis quoted below highlights a perfect storm facing the charity sector in 2026, but for HR leaders, the...
2/5/2026 10:11:46 AM Supporting your colleagues during Ramadan: what employers should consider By Baljinder Nizzer As we approach Ramadan, it's a timely reminder of the role inclusive workplaces play in supporting colleagues observing this important...